‘Vicar of Dibley’ church votes to ban women pastors despite 4-year vacancy

While the laws of the Church of England allow female vicars, the council of a local church — which was once home to the star of BBC’s television series “The Vicar of Dibley” about a female priest — has banned women from taking up the role at a time when the parish has been without a vicar for four years.

‘Vicar of Dibley’ church votes to ban women pastors despite 4-year vacancy
While the laws of the Church of England allow female vicars, the council of a local church — which was once home to the star of BBC’s television series “The Vicar of Dibley” about a female priest — has banned women from taking up the role at a time when the parish has been without a vicar for four years.